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ESG

Environmental | Social | Corporate Governance

ESG is at the core of our company's operations.

CS Energy firmly believes that responsible business practices, environmental stewardship, and social engagement are essential to both our long-term success and the well-being of future generations. We remain dedicated to making a meaningful and lasting contribution to a more sustainable and equitable world through robust planning and decisive action.

From converting U.S. EPA Superfund sites into clean energy assets to company-wide sustainability programs, we are committed to meeting and exceeding its environmental stewardship goals, which permeate every aspect of the business.

We have completed over 1.5 GW of solar projects to date, have a strong pipeline of projects this year and over the next several years. As a result of our large amount of solar projects that are being executed throughout the country each day, the current daily contribution to offsetting its carbon carbon footprint is:

217,041

propane cylinders used for home BBQs

598,078

gallons of gasoline consumed

13,193,217

miles driven by an average passenger vehicle

Greenhouse gas emissions from

5,880,696

pounds of coal burned

670

homes’ electricity for one year

87,886

tree seedlings grown for ten years

Carbon sequestered by

Carbon Footprint Offset:

The company takes pride in having not only built a large number of utility-scale solar projects, but also in having converted 40 previously unusable landfills into solar generating assets, totaling 220+ MW. We have completed more landfill solar projects than any EPC in the nation. Many of our landfill solar projects have won a range of prestigious awards:

2023 ENR Best Project Award:

Mount Olive Landfill

 

2023 American Society of Civil Engineers Project of the Year:

GEMS Landfill

2020 Solar Builder Solar Plus Storage Project of the Year:

Amesbury Landfill 

2019 ENR Best Project Award:

Cinnaminson Landfill 

2018 Solar Builder Magazine Project of the Year:

Cuyahoga County Landfill

2016 ENR Best Project Award:

Rehoboth Landfill

2015 ENR Best Project Award:

Shaffer Landfill

2015 ENR Best Project Award:

Kinsley Landfill

Nation-Leading Landfill Solar Projects:

Sustainability Programs:

Beyond our daily solar energy engineering, procurement and construction work, we have also instituted a variety of company-wide sustainability programs, including:

Annual staff tree planting event in honor of Earth Day

Volunteer park clean up

Upcycle Contest for Environmental Awareness Month

Recycling programs

Filtered water filling station

2023 NJBIZ Empowering

Women Honoree

2022 & 2021 Cleanie Awards - Dawn & Jan & Diana

Jan featured in the

Green Light Podcast

Diversity, equity, inclusion, employee safety, and community service are core values at our company. It ensures that we treat all humans - employees, customers, partners and local community members, with respect, while making a lasting, posting impact for generations to come.

Diversity Programs and Initiatives:

We recognize the value of diversity and are committed to protecting, training, enriching, and empowering our team members as they grow their careers in the renewable energy space. Some of the diversity programs and initiatives we have implemented are:

CS Energy Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE)

Mission is to support, mentor, broaden our network internally and externally, care for the community, and help each other succeed personally and professionally.

As a result of its success, the program has received the following recognitions:

Diversity Recruiting

We ensure that diversity is a key priority when it comes to searching for new candidates. From college campus recruiting to having diverse teams of interviewers, we understand the importance of a diverse candidate pool.

Charitable Donations:

Consistent charitable donations are a key component of our social engagement initiatives. We have provided generous donations to the following organizations and causes:

Golf Fundraiser Sponsorships

Back to School Supply Drive

Salvation Army – Angel Tree & Adopt a family for Christmas

8 weeks of giving campaign during the Holiday season

Health and Well Being Program:

The mission of our Health and Well Being Program is to educate and empower employees through promoting monthly events and activities that support overall health and well-being, and foster a culture of physical, emotional, and financial wellness throughout the company. From fitness challenges to educational financial wellness webinars, we are continually finding new ways to enrich the lives of its staff members. 

Volunteer Program:

We believe in continuously giving back to local communities and supports employees in their community service efforts by providing two paid days off for volunteering. Some of the charitable organizations that we support are:

Habitat for Humanity

5 Loaves Food Pantry

Grace Pantry

Employee Health and Safety: 

Completing projects with the highest safety standards in place is of utmost importance to us. Not only do we offer safety incentives and celebrate safety milestones with company-sponsored lunches, the company has also received several safety awards in the state of New Jersey:

  • Governor’s Certificate in the 92nd Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program

  • Safety Achievement Award in the 91st Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program

  • Award of Merit in the 90th Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program

  • Citation of Merit in the 89th Annual Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health Awards Program

Each day, we strive to promote high standards of integrity by acting honestly, openly, and fairly. We conduct our company's operations upholding our core values – with a focus on honoring and valuing our employees, fostering a healthy and inclusive workplace, offering comprehensive benefits, and ensuring a rewarding work environment for everyone.

Accurate and transparent accounting methods

Our financial statements are audited in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of Americas (GAAS).

Diversity, equity, and inclusion statistics

Women – 23%

Minorities – 33%

Diversity in Company Leadership

Our diverse leadership values and promotes an inclusive work culture that embraces individuals from various backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and promotes a work environment free of harassment and hostility.

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